Carla Bley Band/France 1977

Carla, who pursues her own path with a sensibility full of originality, performed at a festival at Château Baron, France, which is more valuable than the legendary 1977 European tour, which brought together the best of Europe like Gil Evans’ British Orchestra. A rare item that includes the highest quality soundboard recording of De Jazz performances is now available for the first time! Soft Machine’s Hugh Hopper, Elton Dean, Andrew Cyrille, Terry Adams, Gary Wind, Bob Stewart, John Clark, Roswell Rudd, and Michael Mantler were all great members, and they led Hopper’s bass. From the opening “Song Sang Long” to the last masterpiece “Spangled Banner Minor & Other Patriotic Songs” that introduced the American national anthem, the unique British elegance and relaxed tension intersect at a high level. It produces an overwhelming sound. Hopper’s crazy bass through effects that shows his true potential towards the end, rare guitar by Rudd, Dean’s alto and Wind’s howling tenor, Adams’ piano that complements Carla’s organ, and Cyril’s tight drums…such a wonderful thing. When do you listen to music? Right now! Live at Festival de Jazz Chateauvallon,France August.24.1977 1. Song Sung Long 2. Dreams So Real 3. Drinking Music 4. Wrong Key Monkey 5. Spangled Banner Minor and Other Patriotic Songs Carla Bley – Piano,Organ Mike Mantler – Trumpet Roswell Rudd – Trombone John Clark – French Horn Bob Stewart – Tuba Elton Dean – Alto Sax etc…